greekskii

It'll be superb. I won't see it though. In the depression in the landscape it blocks the sunrises and sunsets. Just get a bit of it. Some lovely frosty rods shots will be taken though. Before I defrost my reels

Hahahaa. Oh dear!! I keep mine in my sleeping bag when it's this cold. And my charger pack. My radio was in here too as that wouldn't work this morning!

Just measured temp at -2! My tea went cold before I could drink it! ive changed a few bits around but all at the same time unfortunately which doesn't help. Testing a new bait, using crushed boilies to try hold them when they turn up when baiting midweek and then fishing over a scattering of boilie as I'd always done. I'll start baiting a few areas. Keep my options open. Cannot find them at the minute though. Even Mick the bailiff, who's been fishing almost every day for the last fortnight, doesn't know where they are! I have an inkling. The deeper water is likely to be marginally warmer for the next week or so now we have hit proper colder conditions. Any sun then the shallower areas are worth a check.

Well I've had a good sleep. Seems like my prep work isn't working out for me. Maybe I've blown the swim? I've been picking off fish from here since September. Do I go with a new plan of action or persist with it?

no reason to even if they could! More worried about that stag that visited Jim that time. Although a frosty morning shot of that by the lake wouldn't be sniffed at!

Yeah I've heard them two. And a couple more from others. No dramas. I'm a big boy I can handle myself.... He says as he curls up under the covers!!

Oh dear. It was the moon rising. Very orange. Must be the lack of leaves making it visible where it wasn't before. And branches dancing in the wind making it look like it's moving. Miffed why it's up so late though. But it's so bright it's blinding me now!! Never felt unnerved apart from the 3am visit from two people...glad they kept out my way. Old estate lake though. Many have drowned in the top lake. When I'm here not fishing and just baiting up in the dark it feels odd. Almost naughty and like I'm being watched by nature itself.

Think there is one of these Chinese lanterns stuck in the trees opposite me. That or we got something very strange going on.

Cheers mate. Bite time, most of my fish since October have come between 5:30-8pm has passed now. Always a chance when the rods are out though!

Hot water bottle and one layer of wool socks mate. Insulte from underneath the bed chair. I have my hold-all under mine plus various other bits. btw lads. Just went to put water in the kettle. Ice inside it!!

I always sleep with my door open. Or even the front rolled to the sides. Can't stand the door down unless it's really needed. Have just poked my head out the sleeping bag. It's arctic! The normal bite time has passed... could this be a second blank in a row? kettle needs to go on and maybe time to break out the hot water bottle to get every inch of the bag toasty.

Always a chance to get out for a few hours on those milder days. If you can find the bite time you only need a few hours on the bank. I enjoy the good nights sleep away from the little'un. Think I had a couple hrs last night only so catch or not I get to get a good sleep!

Warm in the sleeping bag and the kettle is on. All changes if you get a run. The adrenaline kicks in and you're warm for a good while afterwards. Personally I'll stop doing nights when I've found the winter bite time, if it's during the day anyway. It can be draining due to the cold but worth it (or I'm mad) as soon as it's icing over is normally a good time to stop though. I have seen some lad having his rod tips submerged thinking it'll help but it doesn't. Best thing I've seen was a beanie unhooking mat secured over submerged rod tips. Get a run and whip it off and lift the rod up (or play the fish under ice). I have done a day session on a frozen lake before, and managed to catch. But it wasn't very nice playing them so they smash the ice with their tails. Never again.

Must be epic in the snow. I've just got horrendously cold winds and a bit of sun.

Rods are out. Fingers are frozen. Two snapped baiting needles but I can tuck myself away and let the week sunshine try to warm the bivvy

I had a couple of bleeps just before the regular bite time for this area yesterday evening. Either I got done or a liner. Since then nothing. Think it's a blank for me this week. Doubtful I'm fishing next week either due to work and other things which is killing me inside! Liner fell on the Left hand rod, fished to the edge of the spot I've been baiting. The same rod my last two have come from. When I'm next out the rods will all shift a bit. One on the left hand spot, one on the main area and then one in between. Maybe that'll increase my chances. Who knows. Warmer next week according to my weather app. It's why I'm gutted I'll unlikely be able to hit the bank.

same, only thing I did with mine is split the sole in half on something sharp on the river bed whilst doing some work. Melted back together with a mini blowtorch and a stone. good as new! I'd say to get the best waders you can justify on price. The 740E (i think) or the reinforced 700e version. Studded boots help too if they are an option. Vass are quality and will last a long time, even with a lot of use. NEVER get neoprene waders, especially not for fishing! nightmare to get on and off and you look like a teletubby!! I had a pair and never again. They ended up leaking like a sieve. uncomfortable and way too warm. Brilliant if you're in an ice cold chalk stream electrofishing in early Feb... come summer though!

@smufter true. carpy lands more fish.

personally i'd have bought much cheaper indicators that dont require modifications to work properly...

sitting at work with just over an hour before I can leave to get to the lake, via a supermarket. I've done a total of 0 minutes work since arriving at 8:15... fishing days are always like this.

dont start this again! mk1 delks win hands down

just had a look at the website... The Moore Quarry and the Rixton Clay Pits would float my boat if I was in the area.

the sonik ones seem to be good value for money... personally save up a bit more and £100-£120 gets you a good set. Or save up even longer and mk1 delkims can be found for £150-£200 for 3 and a reciever.

Cheers bud!

cant find it?